SILHOUETTE™ INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Assembly, Installation, and Operating Instructions
NOTE: Check all parts for shipping damage. In case of ship- ping damage, DO NOT use. Contact equipment supplier for further instruction.
SAFETY SUMMARY
WARNING
SILHOUETTE SEATING SYSTEMS MUST BE INSTALLED BY A TRAINED AUTHORIZED INVACARE DEALER. NEVER AT- TEMPT TO INSTALL A SILHOUETTE SEATINGSYSTEMWITH- OUT THE PROPER INVACARE TRAINING.
DO NOT use this equipment without first reading and understanding these instructions. If you are unable to understand the Warnings, Cautions and Instructions, contact equipment supplier before attempting to use this equipment, otherwise injury or damage may re- sult.
Stabilizefromthegroundup.Astablebase,pelvisand footrestsarerequirementsforanytorsopositioningsys- tem.
Make sure that ALL hardware are tight at ALL times.
STABILITY
The position of back angle, rear wheels, seat depth and wheel locks are directly related to wheelchair stability. Any change to one (1) or any combination of the four (4) may cause the wheelchair to decrease in stability. Use EXTREME caution when using a new seating position.
ALWAYSmakesure wheelchair is stable BEFORE reclin- ing the back system. Rear wheels may have to be repositioned rearward depending on the degree of recline.ALWAYSensurestabilityBEFOREusingmaximum amount of recline. TEST wheelchair BEFORE it is occu- pied by end user to ensure stability.
To maintain the stability of the wheelchair when mov- ing the rear wheels to ANY forward position, the amount of recline MUST be limited to prevent the wheelchair from tipping onto the
The necessary back angle MUST be selected BEFORE repositioning rear wheels forward.
SEATING PRESSURES
The best way to avoid problems related to pressure sores is to understand their causes and your role in a skin management program.
Your therapist and physician should be consulted if you have any questions regarding weight relief, self- examinationofskin,orindividuallimitationsandneeds.
WARNING (continued)
All cushions used for the prevention or treatment of decubitus ulcers (pressure sores) should be selected carefully. Working with your therapist, physician and cushion supplier is the best way to assure that a cush- ion choice matches your individual needs.
As the needs of the client become more complex, the cushion evaluation becomes more important.
Skin condition should be checked very frequently after the provision of any new seating system
AS REGARDS RESTRAINTS - SEAT POSITIONING STRAPS - IT IS THE OBLIGATION OF THE DME DEALER, THERAPISTS AND OTHER HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONALS TO DETER- MINE IF A SEAT POSITIONING STRAP IS REQUIRED TO ENSURE THE SAFE OPERATION OF THIS EQUIPMENT BY THE USER. SERIOUS INJURY CAN OCCUR IN THE EVENT OF A FALL FROM A WHEELCHAIR.
| Back Angle | Rear Wheels | Seat Depth | Wheel Locks |
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Back Angle | ● | ✓ | N/A | ✓ |
Rear Wheels | ✓ | ● | N/A | ✓ |
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Seat Depth | N/A | ✓ | ● | ✓ |
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Wheel Locks | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ● |
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NOTE: When adjusting a feature in left hand column, follow across the shaded area and refer to the ✓procedure to main- tain the proper stability, safety and handling of the wheelchair.
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
The Silhouette Seating System is designed to fit a specific client based on seating and positioning simulation performed on the Shape Sensor.
DRY FITTING THE CLIENT
1. Dryfitclient.RefertotheSHAPESENSORowner'smanual.
WARNING
If the Silhouette seat and/or back does not fit the client properly, DO NOT USE. Contact INVACARE for proper instruction, otherwise injury to the client may occur.
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